Are you Pentecostal?

It all started on the Day of Pentecost, 33AD. Jesus had died on the cross, was buried in the tomb and arose the third day. Before he ascended into Heaven, he said, "Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. And ye are witnesses of these things. And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high." Luke 24:46-49

So, here they were, the eleven remaining Disciples, Mary, the mother of Jesus, and other faithful believers. The Book of Acts, chapter 2 records that there were about 120 people gathered in an upper room, in Jerusalem. The timing could not have been more perfect. Of course, it was God who set the time. Pentecost was the 50th day after the first day of Passover. It was the day that the Jews celebrated the giving of the Law to Moses and it was also a celebration of the harvest! A little bit of Bible study and you will quickly conclude that this was indeed a momentous occasion. But this Pentecost would be different than any celebration that preceded it.

While Jews from all over the then known world gathered for their traditional celebration, God was planning a celebration of His own! The 120 in the upper room were waiting in unity, like they had been doing since they arrived in Jerusalem. Suddenly, there came a sound from Heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. They were all filled with the Holy Ghost and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance! This was God's doing. This was the birth of The Church that Jesus said would be built upon the rock, against which the gates of hell would not prevail. (Matthew 16:15-18)

It was on this day that the first message of salvation was preached by Peter. You can read the notes from Peter's message in Acts chapter2:14-26. When he was finished preaching, his audience asked a simple question, "What shall we do?" Peter's reply was very important! It was the first message of salvation and the first time somebody responded. Then, Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. (Acts 2:38) A total of 3,000 more people experienced Pentecost after Peter's message!

Many people think that Pentecost is a religion or a type of church. Many churches want to identify with the "term" Pentecostal. What you need to understand is that Pentecost is not a religion, a denomination or a traditional celebration. Pentecost is an experience! So, when I ask you the question, Are you Pentecostal? I am asking if you have experienced what happened at the birth of The Church at Pentecost in 33AD. I am asking, have you repented of your sins? Have you been baptized in the Name of Jesus Christ for the remission of your sins? Have you received the Holy Ghost and have you spoke in tongues as the Spirit gives utterance?

If you want to experience Pentecost, please join us at our next time of worship and let us know! We would be happy to give you a Bible Study on this amazing, life changing experience. See you soon!

Phillip Zook, Pastor​Ryan Frankford, Assistant Pastor

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